$375,000

1805 Gilbert Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Active
3 beds 1 baths 1,300 sqft (assessor) Built 1949 Residential MLS #MRD12746028 2 days on market
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Enterprises · 630-964-3000 · MLS #MRD12746028 · Status: Active
This inviting ranch home in sought-after Downers Grove offers a rare combination of comfortable living, generous outdoor space, and an exceptional location. Set on an expansive 0.63-acre lot measuring approximately 100 feet wide by 275 feet deep, the property provides privacy, mature trees, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the professionally painted interior features warm white walls, crisp white woodwork and doors, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout the living room, dining room, and three bedrooms. The updated kitchen offers white cabinetry, a new oven/range, new microwave, and new faucet, along with an in-dinette washer and dryer for added convenience. A flexible family room or home office opens through sliding glass doors to the private backyard. Classic retro bathroom with pedistal sink plus crystal glass vanity lights. Outdoor living is a highlight, with a paver brick patio, deck, mature native trees, and abundant wildlife-including deer and a variety of birdlife. The unfinished basement, accessible from the exterior, provides excellent storage or future-use potential. A 2024 water heater and Choice Ultimate Home Warranty add further peace of mind. The location is equally impressive. Enjoy great access to the highly rated outstanding school Districts 58 and 99 schools, forest preserves, parks, playgrounds, baseball fields, a recreation center, sledding hill, Gilbert Park, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, Memorial Park, and historic Belmont Golf Club. Downtown Downers Grove offers excellent restaurants, shopping, and community amenities, while I-355, I-88, and both Main Street and Belmont Metra stations make commuting convenient. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, nature, and the best of Downers Grove living-all in a highly desirable community. Seller is a licensed real estate broker, State of Illinois.

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring
Hardwood
Basement
Unfinished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Partial
Laundry
Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Additional rooms
Breakfast Room
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Style
Ranch
Age
71-80 Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Windows
Window Treatments
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio
Other structures
Shed(s)

Parking

Garage spaces
1
Total spaces
1
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
100.4 X 273 X 97.9 X 274.8
Lot description
Wooded, Mature Trees, Sloped
Township
Downers Grove
County
DuPage

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary School (58)
Junior high
Herrick Middle School (58)
High school
North High School (99)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$9,152 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
0907112006
PIN
0907112006
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
Home Warranty
Listed
8/28/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Breakfast Room10X7MainVinyl
Bedroom 212X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 312X10MainHardwood
Bedroom 4N/A
Dining Room11X10MainHardwood
Family Room12X12MainVinyl
Kitchen10X8MainVinyl
Laundry4X6Main
Living Room23X12MainHardwood
Master Bedroom15X12MainHardwood

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